Saint Benedict Painted Church, near Kona

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The garden with views of the sea, and a statue of a girl bowing down before Mary.

The garden with views of the sea, and a statue of a girl bowing down before Mary.

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Stripey columns inside the church.

Stripey columns inside the church.

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Painting of the handwriting on the wall at the Feast of King Belshazzar, a story from the Bible.

Painting of the handwriting on the wall at the Feast of King Belshazzar, a story from the Bible.

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Palm fronts, metallic stars, and concentric circles, on the design inside the church.

Palm fronts, metallic stars, and concentric circles, on the design inside the church.

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The altar.

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Painting of the temptation of Jesus, when the devil is cast down along with a crown, a scepter, and sacks of money.

Painting of the temptation of Jesus, when the devil is cast down along with a crown, a scepter, and sacks of money.

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Scultpure of Mary at the altar.

Scultpure of Mary at the altar.

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Looking toward the ocean, from inside the church.

Looking toward the ocean, from inside the church.

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The ceiling with its pretty colors: palm fronds, clouds, and stars.

The ceiling with its pretty colors: palm fronds, clouds, and stars.

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The wall behind the altar, painted like a vaulted Gothic nave.

The wall behind the altar, painted like a vaulted Gothic nave.

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The unique designs painted by Father John Velge.

The unique designs painted by Father John Velge.

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The balcony inside the church. So lovely!

The balcony inside the church. So lovely!

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There are six paintings inside the church, three on each side.

There are six paintings inside the church, three on each side.

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The garden below the church, facing the sea, with sculptures of a girl bowing down before Mary.

The garden below the church, facing the sea, with sculptures of a girl bowing down before Mary.

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The church, with its belfry and latticework, and a wonderful tree beside it.

The church, with its belfry and latticework, and a wonderful tree beside it.

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Sculptures on lava rock, of a girl bowing down before Mary, in the garden.

Sculptures on lava rock, of a girl bowing down before Mary, in the garden.

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Statue of a girl bowing down, with the church and a stormy sky above.

Statue of a girl bowing down, with the church and a stormy sky above.

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Breadfruit in the garden.

Breadfruit in the garden.

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I love breadfruit trees!

I love breadfruit trees!

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Norfolk pine and tropical plants at the walkway.

Norfolk pine and tropical plants at the walkway.

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Bright tropical plants in the garden.

Bright tropical plants in the garden.

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The winding road that leads to the church has gorgeous views.

The winding road that leads to the church has gorgeous views.

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Lush tropical foliage lines the winding road that leads to the church.

Lush tropical foliage lines the winding road that leads to the church.

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The church and its belfry.

The church and its belfry.

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Tropical plants and trees, with the sea in the distance.

Tropical plants and trees, with the sea in the distance.

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Breadfruit tree leaves have beautiful shapes!

Breadfruit tree leaves have beautiful shapes!

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The slopes of Mauna Loa, on the drive to the church.

The slopes of Mauna Loa, on the drive to the church.

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19th century white, wooden chapel perched above the sea, with entire interior painted in rich colors with scenes. Garden with sweet statues. Gorgeous lush drive. Learn more about this location

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